Page 2 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net me that the fish is often fish, mainly by pointing the hooked as it feels pressure rod at the fish and simply and is actually trying to get reeling rather than “setting” DoubleDouble LinesLines rid of the bait. The circle hook the hook, to put it simply. It is so named because its shape has taken some getting used by Dale Timmons is more circular than the to, to say the least, making an traditional “j” shape of a already sometimes frustrating It’s hard to believe, but you at the scales… standard hook. The hook sport even more next week, August 3-7, is point is perpendicular to the aggravating…and “Roddy” White Open week, and Under relatively new shaft of the hook rather than (the rodholder) may still be just like I have done for many federal regulations, anglers parallel to it. The use of circle the best fisherman on the years, I want to wish all of the fishing in any tournament hooks actually began with boat… anglers and crews, both the that offers a prize for commercial fishermen, “locals” and those of you who (marlin, , etc.), like the especially longliners, If you fish for stripers, or come to OC just for the Open, are probably because the hooks care about the striper tournament, good fishing and required to use non-offset themselves actually do the population, there is an safe sailing. Not too many circle hooks only. This hooking, and once the hook is excellent article that you boats have even been fishing requirement is to better wrapped around the jaw it is should read by Ted Williams offshore at this point in the protect the billfish that are very difficult for a fish to get in the current July/September season, so it’s kind of hard to released, because unlike the away. The use of circle hooks issue of Fly Rod & Reel tell what is there and what traditional “j-hook,” which has required the development magazine. I ran across a link kind of tournament it will can grab a fish anywhere, of very different techniques to it in the forum of shape up to be, but put a few including in its stomach or for rigging baits that are to be tidalfish.com. It is too long for hundred boats out there and gills, the circle hook works by trolled, the usual method of me to quote at length here, it’s hard to tell what might be grabbing and wrapping fishing offshore in this area, but the gist of the article is caught. I am confident we will around the jaw of the fish, and captains and mates have that the striper is once again see some impressive fish. So often in the corner of the come up with some very in trouble, primarily from once again, good luck—make mouth. This usually happens, inventive ways of rigging , in spite of what sure you know the minimums it is assumed, as the fish turns ballyhoo, , eels, etc. “fisheries managers” would and the rules, be safe…and and is swimming away with for marlin fishing. Circle have us believe. Some of the catch ‘em up…hope to see the bait. It wouldn’t surprise hooks also require a different numbers that Williams technique for hooking the Continued on page 6 www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 3 Storage Units For Sale Protect your investment with your own private indoor storage garage

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On Saturday, we saw a couple of makos hit the scales and none were heavier than the 185 pounder decked by the crew on the “Act II”. The mako, along with 6 dolphin, were caught on a ballyhoo in back of a blue and white Ilander in 30 fathoms, south of the Hot Dog. Jeffrey Snyder and Brian Ludwig teamed up to land this 163.4 lb. Pictured are Marion Wilson of Centerville, MD, Kevin Dalecki of bluefin tuna while chunking at the Hambone. The fish measured Milton, DE, Joe Graney of Galena, MD, Mark Slapcinsky of 66-inches and had a 45-inch girth, and took 1 hour to get to the boat Middletown, DE, Capt. Mike Orndorff and Mate Johnny Crites. and an “eternity” to get into the 24-foot “Hooked Up”. Weighed at Weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center. Lewes Harbour Marina.

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On Saturday, the crew on the “Sea Wolf” returned after a good trip to 30 fathoms outside the Hot Dog. John Nista from Wilmington, DE and Butch Shook from Bear, DE each released a white marlin while fishing with Jason Nista of Wilmington, DE, Brian Locke of Smyrna, DE, Dante Guerrieri from Boothwyn, PA, Capt. Josh Farr and Mate Steve Moore. The anglers also landed a and some dolphin during the trip. Pictured at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. Page 8 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net The “Legasea” won 1st place with a 17 lb. dolphin caught on the first day of the tournament. OceanOcean CityCity FishingFishing ReportReport Overall, $57,200 was by Larry Jock awarded, and if a blue marlin was weighed, the number would have been closer to It certainly was an exciting $70,000. Keep an eye on this week of fishing capped off by a tournament next year. I have a new state record cobia and a feeling this is one that will grow wonderful 1st Annual Branch in both participation and Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin payouts. Tournament. For those of you who didn’t BILLFISH know Branch Kreppel, he was a As mentioned earlier, the beloved member of the fishing billfish bite was very good with community who owned a over 30 white marlin and at diving service that came to the least 9 blue marlin released over rescue of many boat owners and the last week. Boats went as far local marinas over the years and north as the Spencer and as far unexpectantly passed away south as the Rockpile in 100 back in November. The fathoms between the Poor tournament was a huge Man’s and Washington success with good payouts to Canyons. We continued to see anglers, along with a nice most of the action centered on contribution made to the the 30 fathom line outside the Branch Kreppel Family Hot Dog, where the “That’s Foundation. Kudos to Sunset Right” returned from a trip on Marina and all the volunteers Sunday with 2 blue marlin and participants. releases and a white marlin Although there weren’t any release. Water temperature in blue marlin weighed during the that area has hovered in the low tournament, there were some Warming water temperatures have been bringing marlin, 70’s where the billfish are caught along with a good yellowfin tuna and dolphin closer to shore, and now we are starting feeding on dolphin and tuna. number of white marlin. The to see some show up. Eric Durkee of Marriottsville, MD and “Billfisher” took top honors in Dale Ensur of Reistertown, MD were fishing on the “Crazy Horse” COBIA the Billfish Release Division, with Capt. Lee Ensor and Mate Dave Caffrey when they boated this The big news on the inshore releasing 2 blue marlin and 4 44 lb. wahoo, a bluefin tuna and 3 dolphin. The fish were caught front was the 71 lb. cobia caught white marlin during their 2 around the Hambone and the Fingers on trolled ballyhoo. Weighed on Saturday by Chris Toner on days of fishing. Capt. Jon at the Ocean City Fishing Center. the “Fish Finder”. Chris and his Duffie ventured up to the Sunday, they had similar results 2nd place with 2 blue marlin fellow anglers were shark Spencer Canyon on Saturday even though they changed releases on Saturday, but fishing on Great Gull Shoal where they released 1 blue strategies and fished down at weren’t able to muster up any when the cobia took Chris’ live marlin and 2 whites. On the Rockpile. hook-ups on Sunday. spot. This fish breaks the The “Tighten Up” came in The “Reel Joy” released 1 current record of 67 lbs. set back blue marlin and 1 white marlin in 2007 by local cobia fishing on Saturday to finish in 3rd legend, Mike Horsey. place. We saw a 27 lb. 7 oz. cobia The “Billfisher” also took caught by Ryan Starner while top honors in the Tuna Division fishing at Fenwick Shoal early with a 63 lb. yellowfin, which is in the week. the heaviest yellowfin caught in A couple of weeks ago we Ocean City so far this year. continued on page 13

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All stories, photographs, and ad materials are the property of the publisher and may not be used without permisssion. © 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 9 saw a nice 40 pounder caught south of Gudelsky Park. temperatures are in the low-to- SURF on Winter Quarter Shoal, which The bait of choice is spot, mid 70’s, making it ideal for Sue Foster at Oyster Bay is located around 26 miles from followed by minnows and the these fast growing fish. Tackle reports, “We at Oyster the Ocean City Inlet. Maybe Gulp! swimming mullet. The good news on the Bay Tackle and Fenwick Tackle this is a good sign that we will dolphin front is that the average finally heard of croaker in the see better cobia action in local STRIPED BASS size of dolphin being caught is surf after dark. There were also waters than we have seen over We haven’t seen a lot of increasing. Reports from huge rays that took over an the last couple of years. keeper-size stripers being captains have dolphin hitting hour to get in. A few caught. Capt. Skip McGuire did everything from ballyhoo to were reported earlier in the SHARKS report a good bite happening artificial lures. week. The bluefish were biting Surprisingly, we saw a around the tip of the South Jetty, on finger mullet on mullet rigs. couple of nice mako sharks although “short” fish in the 25- TUNA We had lots of reports of croaker caught over the weekend along inch range far outnumber those Similar to what we saw last after dark from the beach on with one caught early in the 28-inches and larger. Capt. Skip year, bluefin tuna are bloodworm and . We had week by the “Restless Lady” in said you have to get in tight to dominating the bite with the reports of Norfolk spot on 30 fathoms outside the Hot the rocks to have much success, vast majority being caught by bloodworm, night crawlers and Dog. On Saturday, the “Reel so be careful. As with flounder, anglers ballyhoo Artificial Fish Bite Bloodworms. Instigator” boated a 136 live baiting spot is the preferred around the Hambone. We did Sharks and rays were biting pounder followed closely at the method for landing a keeper. see some come in from bunker chunks or whole small Sunset Marina scales by the The nighttime bite around chunkers this week, but most . Assateague surf saw “Act II” with a 185 pounder. the Rt. 50 Bridge is still good are being caught on trolled croakers and sharks, including The “Reel Instigator” hooked with fish hanging tight to the ballyhoo and spreader bars. some of the first spinner their mako during an overnight bridge pilings. We had a couple of fantastic sharks.” trip in 500 fathoms outside the As I was waiting for boats to days of yellowfin tuna fishing. Baltimore Canyon. The mako come in to the scales at Sunset On Wednesday, the “Pumpin’ SEA BASS on the “Act II” was caught in 30 Marina last weekend, I couldn’t Hard” had 7 yellowfin (kept 4) In addition to hooking into fathoms outside the Hot Dog. help but notice a good amount along with a 150 lb. bluefin some of the larger flounderwe of May worms slithering tuna, a white marlin release and have seen, anglers fishing the FLOUNDER around the docks and the large a bunch of gaffer dolphin from ocean wrecks and reefs are also Anglers continue to be schools of peanut bunker the 30 fathom area outside the picking at sea bass. Weather frustrated by the large number feeding on them. Occasionally, Hot Dog. was on the snotty side this past of undersized flatties they need you would see a striper crash On Friday, the “Playmate” week, so we didn’t see the to weed through before they get the water as they blasted returned with 12 yellowfins normal amount of sea bass their keeper. Most of the action through the peanut bunker. from outside the Hot Dog and hitting the docks. Anglers is still in the East Channel, Keep an eye out for this the “Marli” had 8 yellowfins using clams and squid for bait although we saw more keepers scenario around the docks. You and a bluefin in the same area. are having the best luck. coming in from the north end could pick up a keeper striped We have a busy tournament by Harbour Island than by bass if you do. CROAKER schedule coming up with the those drifting by the Rt. 50 Croakers are still roaming 1st Annual Marlin Club Ladies Bridge. DOLPHIN the bay with most catches being Tournament on Friday and Anglers are also catching A good number of dolphin made around the Commercial Saturday at Sunset Marina, the flounder on the ocean reefs and are being caught up and down Harbor and in the bay behind Ocean Pines Flounder wrecks. We have also heard the line, with most of the mahi Assateague Island. Squid, Tournament on Saturday at the reports of flounder being we have seen coming from tuna shiners and Gulp! artificial Yacht Club and the White caught along the rocks just fishermen trolling in 30 fathoms baits have been productive Marlin Open starting on outside the Hot Dog. Water baits to use. Monday. See you at the scales. Page 10 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net

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As the water temperature This group on the “Playmate” really had a fantastic day on Friday, heading home with a white marlin gets warmer, new species of fish release, some dolphin and 12 yellowfin tuna. Dion Stanton of Woodbine, MD released the white marlin are moving closer to shore. while fishing with Scott Peters of Bishopville, MD, Billy Miller from Woodbine, MD, Rich Berry from Jamie Coats of Bel Air, MD Hay Market, VA, Jeff Farrar of Westminster, MD, Matt Adair of Arlington, VA, Shaun O’Neill from Mt. caught this 15.5-inch triggerfish Airy, MD, Capt. Willie Zimmerman and Mate Justin Hart. The fish were caught in 30 fathoms outside the while drifting squid near the Hot Dog where Capt. Willie found 73 to 74-degree water temperature. Pictured at the Ocean City Fishing South Jetty. The 2 lb. fish was Center. weighed at Buck’s Place.

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Jig your croaker in the bay?” baits slightly up and down to by Sue Foster Croaker schools move avoid the skates and rays. around, so sometimes you have You may also catch some sea to “hunt and find.” Generally bass with fresh clam or cut squid, “We’re planning our family never know what you are going you can find croakers in the but don’t forget about offshore vacation for a week in August! to catch! We see the usual Thorofare in around 9 to 15 feet flounder this time of year. They What kind of fishing should we flounder, bluefish, tautog, and of water. If you have a fish finder, are out there! And when you expect?” stripers. Plus we also see you will actually see the schools catch one, even if it’s a small one, The last few days of July and croakers, big spot, spinner of croaker on it. Croaker tend to there’s likely to be more! the beginning of August is a sharks, and occasionally some hang out around the entrance of “We don’t have a boat but month of warm water. Ocean catches of cobia right in the bay! Harbor Island just offshore of want to go out on a party boat!” temperatures are in the 70’s and You just never know what’s 14th Street to 9th Street in the The bay boats go out in the bay temperatures can be in the going to hop on the line in East Channel. Croaker also can bay for flounder or croaker. 80’s. This is the time of year we August! be found around the deep hole That’s a great way to spend the see fish that are more typical to “We’re going fishing in the just offshore of 32nd Street where afternoon or a couple hours for southern waters such as bay in our boat. What should the townhouses jut out into the the kids to have an outing and a triggerfish, pompano, we take? We want the kids to bay in the East Channel. Croaker good fishing experience. The sheepshead, spadefish, porgies, catch some fish!” are also caught in the Inlet and party boats that go out in the redfish and grunts. You just In the early spring, most just around the corner in the bay ocean fish for sea bass, flounder, anglers go flounder fishing behind Assateague Island, and croaker. The half-day is good because that’s about all there is offshore of Mystic Harbor or for the “I’m not sure if I’m into it to catch. In the last few days of Snug Harbor. Just outside the or not vacationer…” The full July and beginning of August, Inlet on the south side of the day is best for the serious angler, we usually see a pretty decent South Jetty holds croaker as well. but may be a little too long for croaker run in the bay. Some “OK, we’re ready to go the young children. years the run is better than flounder fishing now!” “What’s biting on the others, but it’s always good to Live minnows and frozen Piers?” have your croaker rigs and bait shiners sandwiched with a strip The Inlet, Oceanic Pier, on board. of squid always works. 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Take some of the big spot nice Norfolk spot. flounder fish AND croaker fish, or legal croaker and cut them The piers in North Ocean use frozen shiners and squid into some nice long strips for City are mostly for catching strips. Croaker love any kind of flounder. small fish and crabs. Go to cut bait, and they especially love Fish the deepest holes in the Northside Park at 125th Street, worms, though it’s usually not bay on the change of high tide the Isle of Wight offshore 62nd necessary to waste bloodworms (two hours before high tide and Street and Rt. 90 Bridge or on them when they would just as two hours after high tide). The behind Convention Hall at 41st readily bite squid or a night deepest holes are in the Street. Take bloodworms, night crawler. Thorofare, the main East crawlers, or Artificial Fishbite If you have kids and stop by Channel close to the draw of the Bloodworms on small #6 to #8

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Diana Vansant had lady luck and a lot of skill on her side when This 4 lb. sea bass was caught by Brea Kehr of Dundalk, MD she boated these two flounder, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 5 lbs. while fishing at the Bass Grounds using clams for bait. Brea was 11 oz., while fishing on an ocean reef using squid for bait. Weighed fishing on the “Judith M” with Capt. Kane Bounds and Mate Anton at Lewes Harbour Marina. Postnikov. Weighed at Bahia Marina.

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All sizes of Baitmasters Just inside the west entrance of Sunset Marina ballyhoo available! Page 20 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net 1/3 cup parsley, chopped Heat oil in a large skillet Juice of 1 lemon, plus 2 over medium-high heat. The Galley tsp. grated peel Add the fillets and cook 4 The Galley Juice of 1 lime, plus 2 tsp. minutes. grated peel Flip fish over and cook 3 to by Mama Jock Segments of 1 orange, 4 minutes until fish flakes chopped, plus 2 tsp. easily with fork. Fish Chowder Saute onion and celery in grated peel Serve immediately. the drippings. 1 TBSP. hot pepper sauce Serves 4. 8 bacon strips Add broth and potatoes. 1 TBSP. fresh thyme, 1 small onion, chopped Bring to a boil, reduce heat; chopped Flounder Sandwiches 1 celery rib, chopped cover and cook for 20 minutes Salt and pepper with Tartar Sauce 1 carton (32 oz.) chicken or until potatoes are tender. 4 pieces mahi mahi 1 red bell pepper, chopped broth Combine flour and cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 scallions, chopped 4 medium red potatoes, until smooth; gradually stir 1 TBSP. sweet pickle relish 2 1/2 cups chicken broth cubed into soup. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 cups couscous 2 TBSP. all-purpose flour Bring to a boil and cook 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon 1 pint half-and-half cream and stir for 2 minutes. juice In a shallow dish, combine 1 lb. flounder fillets, cubed Stir in the flounder, 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 TBSP. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 TBSP. minced fresh tarragon, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal the parsley, lemon juice and tarragon or 1 tsp. dried reserved bacon. 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning peel, hot sauce and thyme; tarragon Reduce heat; simmer, 1/4 tsp. salt season with salt and pepper. 1/2 tsp. salt uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes 4 flounder fillets, cut in Add the fish and let 1/4 tsp. pepper or until fish flakes with a fork. half marinate for 15 minutes. Makes 2 1/4 qts. 2 tsp. canola oil Preheat grill or grill pan to In a large saucepan over Cooking spray medium. medium heat, cook bacon Mahi-mahi with Bell 4 hamburger buns In a medium saucepan, until crisp. Pepper Couscous Lettuce, tomato slices, heat the remaining 1 TBSP Drain, reserving 1 tsp. of lemon wedges drippings. extra-virgin olive oil. 3 TBSP. extra-virgin olive Add the bell pepper and Crumble bacon and set Combine first 5 ingredients oil scallions, season with salt and aside. in a small bowl. pepper and cook until Combine cornmeal, Cajun softened. seasoning, and salt in a Add the chicken broth and shallow dish. bring to a boil. MARLIN MAGIC Dredge fillet halves in Stir in the couscous, cover SPORTFISHING CHARTERS cornmeal mixture, shaking off and keep warm. • MARLIN • • • TUNA • • • DOLPHIN • • • WAHOO • excess. Grill the fish until cooked Heat a large nonstick Docked at Sunset Marina through, about 3 minutes on OC, MD skillet over medium-high each side. heat. Fluff the couscous, then Add oil and cook fish 5 mix in the chopped orange. minutes. Serve with the fish. Coat fish with cooking Serves 4. spray, turn, and cook fish 5 minutes or until fish flakes Blackened Fish Fillets easily with fork. Spread 1 TBSP. of 2 tsp. paprika mayonnaise mixture on each CAPTAIN MARTY MORAN 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, bun half. Fully equipped Winner crumbled Serve each hamburger 2008 Tuna Tournament 1/2 tsp. onion powder 56’ Viking Convertible with 2 fillet halves, topped 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper with the lettuce and tomato. with mezzanine seating. 1/4 tsp. salt Serve with lemon wedges. 30kt cruise to get you to the 1/4 tsp. black pepper Serves 4. fishing grounds quickly! 4 flounder fillets Book now for choice dates! 2 TBSP. vegetable oil If you would like to submit your favorite seafood recipe for Blend paprika, oregano, possible publication in “The Toll Free: 1-800-WE-CATCH onion powder, cayenne, salt Galley” you can email it to (932-2824) and pepper in a bowl. [email protected] or 410-629-1135 Pat the fish dry with paper mail it to Coastal Fisherman cell: 443-497-2360 towels, then rub spice mixture Recipes, 12748 Sunset Avenue, www.FishMemoryMaker.com email: [email protected] into both sides of the fish. Ocean City, MD 21842. www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 21

In the 1st Annual Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament hosted by Sunset Marina, the crew on the “Billfisher” On the second day of the Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin won first place in the Billfish Points Division with 2 blue marlin and Tournament, Jon Duffie, Sr. of Gaithersburg, MD landed this 63 lb. 4 white marlin releases during their 2 days of fishing. Pictured are yellowfin tuna and held on to win 1st place in the Tuna Division. anglers Jon Duffie, Sr. and Judy Duffie, Capt. Jon Duffie and Mates Jon was fishing on the “Billfisher” with his wife, Judy Duffie, Capt. John Prather and Chris Hornung. The “Billfisher” team won $27,925 Jon Duffie and Mate John Prather. For his first place finish, Jon won for their first place finish. $2,925 in award money.

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2ND PLACE “Tighten Up” 400 points DOLPHIN July 24 - 26, 2009 2 blue marlin released DIVISION $8,115 1ST PLACE 19 BOATS 3RD PLACE “Legasea” “Reel Joy” 17 lbs. TOTAL PRIZE 220 points $2,925 MONEY 1 blue marlin released 1 white marlin released $57,200 $11,350 Page 22 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net

On the first day of the Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin The crew on the “Tighten Up” released 2 blue marlin on the Tournament, Bill Pantoast boated a 17 lb. dolphin outside the Hot second day of the Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Dog and held on to win first place in the Dolphin Division. Bill was Tournament and won 2nd place in the Billfish Points Division. fishing on the “Legasea” with Jeff Lessin, Scott Devinney, Mark Pictured at the award presentation are Brian Tinkler of Sunset Slavin, Dominic DeSanto (pictured), Capt. Josh Ruskey (pictured) Marina, Chip Voorhees, Bill Horton, Capt. Keith Robinson and and Mate Jon Meade (pictured). Presenting the “Legasea” team with Mates Greg Mercer and Jay Keller. The “Tighten Up” crew took their $2,925 check is Brian Tinkler of Sunset Marina. home $8,115 in award money for their 2nd place finish. www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 23

On Sunday, anglers on the “That’s Right” returned to Fisherman’s Marina with 2 blue marlin releases, a white marlin release and 5 dolphin, all hooked in 30 fathoms outside the Hot Dog. In the 1st Annual Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Paul Pergeorelis released a blue marlin, estimated at 450 lbs., while Tournament, the team on the “Reel Joy” won 3rd place in the Billfish Mark released another blue marlin estimated at 250 lbs. and Points Division with 1 blue marlin release and 1 white marlin Frank Lamka released a white marlin. Also fishing on the “That’s release. Pictured in the slip at Sunset Marina are anglers John Right” with Capt. John Oughton and Mate John Griffith were Jim Gudelsky, Taylor McCart and Susan McCart. Not pictured are Capt. Adams, Mike Adams and Bob Adams. All of the fish were hooked Dale Gurgo and Mates Andy Helms and Dan Reid. The “Reel Joy” on trolled ballyhoo except for one blue marlin that attacked a team won $11,350 in award money for their 3rd place finish. spreader bar.

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Bill Swanson, Larry Scarpato, Greg Salvato, Tom Scarpato, Martin Scarpato and Bill Carey returned to the dock at Sunset Marina with a white marlin release, 8 yellowfin tuna and a 64-inch bluefin after a day spent fishing on the “Marli” with Capt. Mark Hoos and Mate Mark Hoos, Jr. The fish were caught in warm water at the Hot Dog on trolled ballyhoo and spreader bars.

Preston and Debbie Walls from Ridgely, MD and Bunky and Joyce Dulin from Skipton, MD enjoyed some good flounder fishing on Friday, ending their day with 5 flounder and a spadefish in the box. The flounder, measuring between 19 and 23-inches, were caught on live spot in the East Channel. BUCK’SBUCK’S PLACEPLACE HEADQUARTERS

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Andy Mullins, Lenny Littleton, Jr., Roy Case, Tyler Case, John Brittingham and Greg Wilkens returned with a 143 lb. bluefin tuna August 13, 14 & 15 in the box after fishing on the “Fugitive” with Capt. Wayne Lauman and Mates Josh Twilley and Benny Thumma. The 66-inch bluefin was caught on a trolled ballyhoo 2 miles south of the Tea Cup. Ladies Only Weighed at Bahia Marina. Billfish Tournament FISH ONE OF THREE DAYS 8/12 - Registration begins at 4 pm; Captain’s Meeting 8 pm

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Rte. 611 & Sunset Avenue Trenton St. & Cambridge Creek West Ocean City, MD Cambridge, MD 410-213-1212 410-228-7335 [email protected] www.mid-shore-electronics.com Page 30 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net 2nd Place: “Four Play” 20.5 lbs. 3rd Place: ”Predator” 19 DelawareDelaware FishingFishing ReportReport lbs. Tuna Division Results: by Rick Willman 1st Place: “Four Play” 122 lb. bluefin 2nd Place: “Stacey” 62.75 Hi folks! Now is the time to lb. yellowfin take that person you have been 3rd Place: “Stacey” 56 lb. trying to get interested in yellowfin fishing out on the water. Thanks to all who made The Indian River Bay, the tournament a success! Rehoboth Bay and Delaware From Bill’s Sport Shop in Bay are just full of croakers. Lewes, DE, we received the These fish will bite hard and following information. are scrappy fighters on light Flounder fishing has been a tackle. Usually, when you catch strong point with a large one you are in for much more spread of fish in the area. action. All you need is a small Croaker fishing will continue hook and a tiny piece of bait to improve with this nice and you will be ready for summer weather. action. Bloodworms or pieces Offshore fishing has shown of Gulp! are the ticket for these some real good early season fish, and will almost guarantee results. Bill Jr. of Bill's Sport plenty of activity. Other cut Shop spent an afternoon after baits will also produce results. Wilson Hazzard of Lewes, DE (center) boated this 62-inch, 75 lb. work at Massey's Landing and Flounder are still being wahoo while trolling a skirted ballyhoo in the Baltimore Canyon. ended up catching a 23-inch taken in the back bays and on Indian River Inlet has been 7 oz. doormat while drifting flounder using a spec rig and a the reefsites in the Delaware proving successful for those Massey’s Ditch. Zachary Gulp! swimming mullet in Bay. Action at the DB Buoy in who are targeting the fish with Knight had a great day fishing watermelon. the ocean is continuing to live spot or eels. the DB Buoy area with his dad, Chuck Nagel of Bill's Sport improve. Striper fishing in the Offshore action is showing Rick, boating three flounder Shop reported catching short just a bit of improvement, as a ranging from 20 to 25-inches. stripers and croakers at few more fish are being caught The results of the 2nd Massey's Landing. A trip to the at Massey’s Canyon and the 19 Annual Sea Side Gas & Grill / Tea Cup produced a very good Fathom Lump. Rick’s Bait & Tackle Offshore catch for Billy Glide, Kyle Some successful fishermen Tournament ended up with the Aiery, John L. and Ron on the this past week have been Mike “Predator” taking the marlin “Out of Line”, with a 20 lb. Lombardi Jr. who weighed in category with the release of a dolphin, a 135 lb. bluefin tuna an 8 lb. 6 oz. flattie that he took 62-inch white marlin. and a 65 lb. yellowfin. from the Indian River using Dolphin Division Results: Paige Millis, age 12, from live spot. Dillon Talley also 1st Place: “Empty Hook” Millsboro caught a 20-inch used a live spot to take a 9 lb. 23.5 lbs. flounder at Massey’s on a minnow. A customer reported catching 11 flounder and 29 sea bass at the DB Buoy yesterday, keeping 2 sea bass. Captain Carey Evans of “Grizzly” Charters reported, “Frank Pogue had big fluke of the day honors with his 8 lb. 8 oz. flounder. We also caught a nice little mixed bag of tog and sea bass. Alex Levantowsky had the big fish of the day award, releasing a 16 lb. 4 oz. tog. Jim Skymba and family had an excellent mixed bag catch in the ocean of both tog and flounder. Jim's 6 lb. 14 oz. flounder took the big fish of the day award. Don Yocum and friends had a nice little mixed bag catch of tog, triggerfish, and flounder.” www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 31 At Rattle & Reel Sporting Flatties were still hanging out the drawbridge and railroad White marlin have shown Center, Ron informed me that in shallow water, and guys did bridges on the Lewes Canal. up inshore in good numbers. there are still a lot of flounder well casting jigs tipped with On the tuna scene, big Several boats reported in the back bays. Croaker and Gulp! around the Inner Wall bluefins were scattered on sightings and hookups of spot are also providing plenty and Ferry Jetty. structure between twenty and billfish in thirty fathoms. of action. Bluefish have been Sometimes when tides run thirty fathoms, such as Edward Bundy and Curtis found in the Indian River Inlet too hard in the bay, ocean Massey’s Canyon, the Detwiler both recorded white on the incoming tide. structure offers a better option Hambone, Chicken Bone, 19 marlin releases outside the Hot Dan at Henlopen Bait & for fluke fishermen. Reef Site Fathom Lump, Hot Dog and Dog this past Saturday on the Tackle confirmed that croakers #10 proved to be a good spot. Tea Cup. Trolling ballyhoo “Skipjack”. are just about everywhere, Last Sunday, Captain Chet’s with blue and white skirts way, ‘Til next week, have fun including off the beaches. group on the “Lil’ Angler II” way back or deep behind and be safe! Broadkill Beach has become returned with 26 keepers, planers and Z-Wings home for some bluefish, and including a 5.95 pounder for accounted for many of the fish. Rick and his wife Deb are the Delaware Reefsites are Paul Pergeorelis. Tony, Diana, However, guys chunking and owners of Rick’s Bait & Tackle in giving up plenty of flounder. and Shane Vansant, along with fishing butters or sardines on Long Neck, DE. Joe Morris at Lewes Larry Burkins and Joe Pisarski, the bottom hooked some Harbour Marina said that combined for a limit of twenty bruisers too. The biggest brute Delaware Bay croakers are quality flatties from the reef. of the week was a 163.4 getting larger and more Diana outfished the boys with pounder boated by Brian plentiful each day. Many nice a fine pair of fluke weighing Ludwig and Jeff Snyder at the catches of better-sized 7.64 and 5.67 lbs. Hambone. Matt Purnell trolled hardheads came from the Flounder sharpie Joe up a 154.5 pounder at the Broadkill and Star Reef Sites, Walker pulled a 9.07 lb. Elephant Trunk. Kili Gomez 1/4 Mile East of 5 points on Rt. 9 and also from Reefs #6 and #7 doormat from the rubble. The got a 118.5 pounder at the 19 Under the ARBY’S Sign at Brown Shoal. Mussel beds Old Grounds between the DB Fathom Lump aboard the 302-645-8106 and DA Buoys held plenty of Convenient to the Boat Ramp west of the G Buoy in the “Joint Venture”. Captain Larry & On Your Way to the Pier Anchorage also yielded good nice flounder. An effective way Coyle’s crew aboard “Makai” croakers. Shore fishermen at to catch those fish was to trolled ballyhoo in 40 fathoms “The Little Yellow Shack” the Roosevelt Inlet got into bounce a 2 to 4 oz. bucktail between the Hot Dog and Poor Tackle & Seasonal Baits for Bay & Surf Saltwater & Freshwater Combos hardheads as well. Clams, tipped with a Gulp! sand eel Man’s for three yellowfins up Featuring: St. Croix, Penn, Daiwa, Shimano, & Tsunami Rods & Reels bloodworms and Fishbites and a shiner along the bottom. to 48 lbs. and a 19.4 lb. mahi for Crabbing Supplies & Nets T-Shirts were favorites of the feisty Guys working the rocks of the Brian Gardner. Hats Sunglasses Gift Certificates . 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Jay Rickey of Whiteford, MD, Bob Callahan from Chincoteague, VA and Capt. Morgan Rickey teamed up to catch a 145 lb. bluefin tuna, 3 yellowfin tuna and 2 dolphin while fishing on the “Harvest Time”outside the Hambone. Weighed at Fisherman’s Marina.

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Jason Hoffman of Mifflinburg, PA caught a 63.5-inch bluefin tuna while fishing on the “Ursula Priscilla” with Steve Belcher of Sunbury, OH, Shad Alexander of Knoxville, PA, Tom Alexander from Morris, PA, Monty Smith from Lewisburg, PA, Capt. George Merrick and Mate Tommy Milligan. The big bluefin, in addition to another bluefin tuna and a couple of dolphin were caught at the Hambone. Pictured at the Ocean City Fishing Center.

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Logan Joseph of Georgetown, DE reeled in this 17 lb. dolphin while fishing on the “Canyon Tender” with Capt. Barry Joseph. The dolphin hit a ballyhoo at the Chicken Bone and was weighed at Sunset Marina.

Brian Bowman and Bobby Ross, both from Pasadena, MD caught a big bluefin tuna, 2 yellowfin tuna and a couple of dolphin while fishing on the “Marli” with Capt. Mark Hoos and Mate Mark Hoos, Jr. The fish were caught on trolled ballyhoo at the Hambone. Pictured at Sunset Marina. Catch a Poacher... “Poaching” deprives the public of the opportunity to use and enjoy Maryland’s natural resources. Preserving our natural resources for our present and future enjoyment is everyone’s responsibiity. It’s Illegal Justin Haas of Albany, NY took heaviest fish honors with a 2 lb. Taking sportfish or game out of season * Taking of 4 oz. flattie, caught while fishing on the “Tortuga” with Sal Scalici banned sportfish or non-game wildlife * Exceeding creel or of York, PA, Ed Garrish from Baltimore, MD, Capt. Drew Zerbe and (legal quantity in possession) * Taking game or Mates Serge Garder and Chase Eberle. The fish were caught on squid and shiner combinations near the South Jetty. Weighed at sportfish with illegal methods or equipment * Taking fish Bahia Marina. outside of established hours Reward Citizens who supply the Natural Resources Police with information leading to the arrest and conviction of a violator Submersible compact body will receive cash rewards. Be specific in the description of individuals. When possible, give name, addresses and with largelarge LCD vehicle descriptions. The anonymity of the information/caller and powerfulpowerful audio is guaranteed. Compact and submersible Report a Poacher Equivalent to IPX7 (1m depth for 30 minutes, except cables). Large easy-to-see LCD Shows full size channel number with 4-step backlighting. Call Toll-Free: 800-635-6124 Built-in DSC For distress calls, or for position request/position report. New Force5AudioTM speaker L & L Marine Delivers impressive audio output with powerful bass. 12808 Harbor Rd. Favorite channel function The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Offers quick channel selection from the microphone up/down buttons. West OC, MD AquaQuake draining function Catch-A-Poacher Program [email protected] The vibrating “buzz” sound clears water away from the speaker grill. Weather channel with weather alert Sales • Service • Custom Installation Listen for important weather broadcasts. Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, MD Ph: 410-213-2673 Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions Fx: 410-213-1204 Monitors Ch. 16 and/or call channel, while using another channel. Page 44 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net break this down and see what as they lower the rod. Timing is should and shouldn't happen as everything! The speed at which an angler "rods" a fish to the the rod is lowered must match ChumChum LinesLines boat: the speed of the cranking With a fish on the line and perfectly so that the rod never by Mark Sampson pulling drag the angler should loses its flex - that's what keeps do nothing but keep the rod tip a smooth and constant pressure up at about a 45-degree angle. on the fish. Last week I had to retire a enlarging the hole and Any cranking or pumping the Experienced anglers who couple of my fishing rods from destroying the blank beneath rod is only going to work the have good lift-and-crank service because the reel seats the seat. That time has come angler, not the fish. Anglers rhythm will never exert hard had worked loose and were and now the rods share space in must keep in mind that as long cranking pressure in attempts rotating on the rods. A year ago a corner of my attic with a as there is a bend in the rod to winch the fish to the boat they were doing the same thing number of other "retired there is pressure on the fish, and with the reel. Instead they'll (for and I fixed them by drilling a soldiers" who served well but from the time the hook is set lack of better terms) "rod" the small hole through the reel seat finally succumb to too many until the fish is to the boat their fish to the boat and just use the and the fiberglass rod blank and battles with big fish. goal should be to keep the rod reel to retrieve line that comes then securing a small bolt in the I've seen a lot of loose reel bent AT ALL TIMES! I relatively easy when the rod is hole. I knew it was only a seats over the years, both on my emphasize that point because lowered at just the right speed. temporary fix because over own boat and back when I used once the fish finishes its first It's all about timing and time, the bolt would start to to work in a tackle shop where run, it's usually time to start the finessing a fish to the boat by work on the fiberglass, sometimes irate customers pumping process (lifting and using the tackle to do the job it would return rods that had the cranking down). Too often was designed to do. Brute problem after just a season or anglers get so spastic and out of strength has little to do with it, two of use. I used to think that sync with their rhythm that I've seen a lot of "tough guys" the problem stemmed from an they pull back too quickly on give up a rod after 15-minutes error in manufacturing until I the rod which allows drag to and a lot of women and even came to realize that with slip, and then they lower the children go more than an hour conventional rods it's almost rod too quickly to match their while using proper technique. always the result of excessive cranking speed which allows Anglers who don't exercise torque caused by anglers the rod to straighten out. At the the proper method of lift-up- improperly reeling in medium- other end of the line the fish crank-down not only stand a to-large fish. feels pressure...then no chance of breaking their backs "Reeling in a fish". That pressure... pressure... then no or losing their fish, they also common term speaks to the root pressure. This can be a good run the risk of tearing up their Delicious of a bad technique perpetuated way to pull a hook or at the tackle by taxing it in ways it by too many anglers and that very least sap the strength out was not designed for. When Hot can lead to the ultimate demise of the angler before the fish is someone attempts to just winch and ! of a perfectly good fishing rod. halfway in. a fish in by steady cranking A fishing friend of mine once As they lift the rod, anglers instead of using the rod as a Delivered said, "you don't reel in a fish - should be watching their spool lever to gain line one lift at a you rod in a fish." Yea, even to to make sure that no line is time, the side-to-side torque Right to me that sounded kind of stupid going off the reel. If it is, they will eventually dislodge reel the first time I heard it - but it's need to either slow their lift or seats, break handles, twist reel true! No matter what kind of stop it all together. If line is not feet, or destroy gimbals. Tackle Your Door tackle they might be using the going off the reel they should doesn't come cheap these days OR basic lift-up-crank-down continue to lift the rod straight and if only to protect their own technique is usually the right to the center of their chest until investment, anglers should one to use when dealing with the lower half of the rod is no make an effort to learn and Your Boat ornery fish that actually have more than about 45-degrees. perfect their fish fighting skills. enough spunk and attitude to With medium-to-heavy tackle, As a charter captain, I have a lot West OC/Berlin pull some drag and do anything anglers should never pull a rod of inexperienced clients who but swim right to the angler. to the side as this will only help seem intent to push my own 410-641-6900 Lift-up-crank-down, it's torque their back, causing pain tackle to beyond its limits really a pretty straightforward that will have them out of the almost every day of the season. process that, when done fight very soon. All I can do is coax them along Ocean City properly, is deadly effective on Once the rod has been lifted until they hopefully learn and 410-723-5400 subduing a fish without up it's time for the angler to do the right thing when subjecting the angler to any turn their attention to the rod working a fish to the boat - unnecessary strain or tip as they begin to crank down. before too much of my stuff DOUBLE DEAL punishment. At least that's the Here the most common mistake ends up in the attic graveyard. way it should be, but for some is dropping the rod and then Two Large reason way too many anglers cranking. Again, all that does is Mark Sampson is an outdoor 1-Topping Pizzas try to improve on an already give the fish a slight moment of writer and Captain of the charter good technique by throwing in slack and a chance to turn its boat “Fish Finder”, docked at the Only $20.99 extra moves that do nothing but head! While watching the rod to Ocean City Fishing Center. 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Chuck Szilagyi of Hellertown, PA muscled in this 147 lb. bluefin tuna while fishing on the “Virginia” with Dave Chuss and Dean Silfies of Bethlehem, PA, Brian and Linda Zelubowski of Annapolis, George Ernst was fishing at the Old Grounds aboard the MD and Capt. Jon Yost. The 65-inch bluefin and 2 dolphin were “Sou’wester” when he caught this 6 lb. 8 oz. flounder. caught on skirted ballyhoo at the Hambone. Weighed at Bahia Marina.

Butch Emmert of Rehoboth, DE, along with Peter and Mark Layton of Milton, DE used cut bait to entice these 4 flounder while fishing at “B” Buoy. Pictured at Hook’em & Cook’em.

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Good ShipShip ToTo ShoreShore themselves. In other cases, or for you. That was a smart for personal preference, the purchase but remember that it end user may wish to have an needs to be tested periodically by Pat Schrawder electronics dealer like and have its battery replaced ourselves or others do the every four or five years Routine Updating of evolved, improvements in upgrade. In either case, it is depending on the best to keep up with the manufacturer. If it has a Equipment displays and the price of them started to come down. The software changes in order to hydrostatic release, it needs to marine market has benefited get the best use out of your be replaced every two years. In the past few years, we from that immensely. equipment. In some cases the Also, the registration needs to have seen a real convergence What you need to know, upgrade is to solve a “glitch” be updated with the Coast of the design and operating however, is that the new in the original design of the Guard. That can be easily software of marine electronics equipment on your boat, item and in other cases it is done via the Internet. If you with the world of computers. especially your GPS plotter just for improved and/or haven’t looked at your EPIRB The first evidence of that was unit and associated fish finder enhanced performance. Other lately, now is a good time to in the types of displays. and/or radar unit, are items of equipment seem to do so. The expiration date of Historically, the displays on actually operating on be more or less trouble free the battery, hydrostatic marine equipment were very software that is just like and have no need for any release and registration will difficult to see on an open computer software and that updates. be clearly marked on the unit. boat in bright sunlight. The means it may need to be The same can be said for Keep in mind that the old CRT type displays were updated from time to time. the charts that go in batteries in these units have to almost impossible unless you Most major manufacturers of cartography plotter systems. be handled as hazz-mat items had some hood arrangement marine equipment are always Most manufacturers of charts and require special shipping. to shield them. As the working on software keep updating them for new We have units that are computer world advanced improvements and make information about buoy brought in to us for servicing into color liquid crystal them available to customers. placements, major depth and are picked up and displays, so did the marine In some cases, the end user changes, etc. If you register delivered to one of the equipment field. Initially, they can access this software via with the manufacturer of your authorized service centers. were very expensive but, once the Internet from the chart card, they will notify Turn around time is usually again, as the computer market you of any changes and give one week. you the option to upgrade. In If you have a life raft, it other cases, the chart also needs to be checked on a information can be regular basis as directed by downloaded off the Internet. the manufacturer. Typically, Usually, these changes do not that time is five years. The occur frequently and, in fact, surface of the raft is powder may never change to the coated and, over time, that degree that you want to make wears off allowing moisture the upgrade, but it is wise to and temperature variants to check on it and make an cause the raft surfaces to stick informed choice. to each other. If that happens, you will be in bad shape when you have to deploy the raft. When the raft inflates, the parts that are stuck together may free themselves but they may pull one from the other, causing big holes in the raft and no inflation. The rafts must be shipped by truck due to their weight and CUSTOM BOAT TOPS size. That shipping can be FRAMES very costly. We eliminate that shipping cost by having them ENCLOSURES picked up at our shop by the MOORING COVERS same company that picks up our EPIRB’s. If you live near CONSOLE COVERS one of these facilities, you can MARINE UPHOLSTERY take your raft in to them. Authorized Dealer: L & L Marine • 12808 Harbor Rd. West OC, MD Sunset Ave. Most of your other major Sales • Service • Ph: 410-213-2673 Fx: 410-213-1204 West OC Business Park marine electronic equipment [email protected] • sales - service - custom installation 410-213-1984 items can function fine as they www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 47 were originally installed. One exception is your VHF radio. While it will not likely have any updates, a routine checking of it is a good thing to do. It needs to be checked for frequency, power output and modulation in order to make sure you are getting the maximum performance from it. Something called the SWR (standing wave ratio) is also wise to check. That is a matching of the antenna and the set. This check has to be done on board your boat. The above actions may seem burdensome but they are really well worth the time and possible expense. If you are going to invest in having this equipment on your boat, why not have it work to its maximum performance.

Pat Schrawder and her B&B Designed Systems, Inc. chartered 4 boats to take employees out for a day of offshore fishing. husband Larry are owners of The group returned with 4 bluefin tuna, 9 dolphin, 2 king mackerel, 1 yellowfin tuna, 2 hammerhead L&L Marine Electronics on Golf shark releases and 1 blue shark release. The fish were caught while trolling ballyhoo and sea witches Course Road in West Ocean around the Hambone, Marine Electric and the Jackspot. Fishing on the “That’s Right” with Capt. John City. Oughton were Eric Zeiders, Mike Gatley, Jason Harris, Brian Miller and Mike Grubb. Fishing on the “Canyon Blues” were Rod Ellinger, Matt Colyer and Fred Love. On the “Always Late” with Capt. Larry Richardson were Mark Hott, Bob Parsons and Bill Gilbert. On the “Banshee” with Capt. J.W. Widmayer were Steve Gallagher, Randy Snyder, Chuck Biles and Mike Smith. Page 48 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net mixed in. The king mackerel scene is still slow, but a few reports of landed fish are VirginiaVirginia FishingFishing ReportReport trickling in. Expect this fishery to pick up later this by Dr. Julie Ball summer and into the fall. Drum are still on the loose The mid-summer fishing out of season right now are king. According to the in the lower bay, with red is going strong. With good up for grabs, and are happy to experts, the cooler water drum enthusiasts chasing weather paired with a little oblige. Most folks are temperatures are taking the large schools swimming on luck, the week looked reporting modest catches, but brunt of the blame for absent the surface along the Eastern promising for anglers hitting quality fish. Although the sightings, rollings, and Shore shoals lately. Anglers the water. The main interest number of trophy doormats is hookups. In the meantime, are also picking away at still centers around cobia, and down this week, decent fish anglers are heading to Oyster unassuming pods of black the old standby, flounder. ranging from 3 to 7-pounds to partake in the excellent drum roaming the islands of Cobia hunters are finding are making the trip croaker run, with the the CBBT. Storm lures and steady action in the lower worthwhile. Best results are “Chimney” and Buoy 7 areas bucktails are working well. Bay. Although plenty of coming from those offering providing the best action. Deep dropping is still an keeper fish are around, live bait near bridge pilings Within lower bay waters, excellent choice, with quality several fish are pushing to and the tubes of the CBBT, croaker are everywhere from blueline tilefish, golden over 60-pounds. Latimer lower bay wrecks, Back River the HRBT to the CBBT. The tilefish, blackbellied rosefish, Shoal and the Nine Foot Shoal Reef, and near the Cell in area off Kiptopeke State Park and nice grouper on the are producing well for those around 40 to 50 feet of water. is also a favorite location menu. A massive 20 lb. 10 oz. dumping chum and bottom Peanut bunker are working lately. blueline tilefish caught by fishing with both cut and live better than spot right now, Spadefish are still Kenneth Bowe of Chester, bait. The Baltimore Channel although both baits are good available at the Chesapeake Virginia became the new area is producing for top choices. Light Tower, the Tower Reef, Virginia state record this water casters. In a few weeks, The folks at Chris’ Bait nearshore and inshore week. these fish will begin gathering and Tackle report that tarpon wrecks, the CBBT, and the Black sea bass are on bridge pilings and buoys. anglers are still awaiting the Cell. Plantation Light is also available on inshore wrecks Flounder, which are often reemergence of the silver producing quality fish this and deepwater structures. week. Amberjack are still taking Sheepshead peaked some most any live bait offered on interest this week, with big several offshore wrecks and at fish coming from the Bay the South Tower. Take plenty JIM’S MARINE Bridge-Tunnel structure. of bait, and plan for an Jeffery Parks of Virginia eventful day if you make the First Class Treatment Beach prevailed in a tug-of- run south. In Business for 15 Years • Fully Insured war with a huge 13 lb., 7 oz. Offshore, the billfish bite is improving daily with good fiberglass • gelcoat • bottom blasting • painting sheepshead that fell to crab near the First Island. numbers of white marlin and Free Warranty and Insurance Estimates Triggerfish are also a smattering of blues crashing swarming around the CBBT, spreads this week. Further Bottom Blasting Prices as well as on several inshore south, Carolina crews are No Price Increase Since 2004 wrecks. Another great run of finding a few sailfish. Nice 25’ & Under $30/ft these aggressive fish is yellowfin tuna are scattered 26’ - 34’ $35/ft making anglers take notice. in the same areas, and wahoo 35’ - 45’ $40/ft Triggers are easy to catch, and are becoming more common. can save the day when the School-sized bluefin tuna are 46’+ $45/ft spades and sheepshead are still hitting on the inshore not cooperating. Triggerfish lumps, with the Fingers being will hit squid, clams, live bait, a favorite area lately. Some cut bait, or anything that is big dolphin are showing here within easy reach. and there, along with a few Jimmy Swagler • Jim Swagler Spanish mackerel are still surprise mako sharks. dominating the trolling scene along the oceanfront. 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Matt Haley caught this 15 lb. dolphin during a trip aboard the “Tunacity” with Scott Carey, Rob Pleasanton, Brian Musak and Capt. John Kleinstuber. The mahi-mahi was hooked in 72.5-degree water in the Baltimore Canyon.

Susan Power caught the largest bluefin tuna of her life while fishing with her husband, Jack Power on the “Seafood Searcher”. The bluefin, caught on a trolled ballyhoo at the Hambone, weighed 132 lbs. on the scale at Sunset Marina. Page 50 Coastal Fisherman July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net

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2009 2009 Heaviest Fish of the Year (As reported to the Coastal Fisherman - ties go to first fish reported) Species Ocean City Delaware Species Ocean City Delaware

Sea Bass March 6, 2009 February 25, 2009 Mako Shark June 20, 2009 July 1, 2009 Noah Fowler Paul Twilley Jim Hughes Rick Sank Bow Mariner Wilmington Canyon Washington Canyon Poor Man’s Canyon 7 lbs. 7 lbs. 5 oz. 876 lbs. 170 lbs.

Tautog March 15, 2009 July 17, 2009 Thresher Shark June 19, 2009 July 1, 2009 Capt. Kane Bounds NEW Alex Levantowsky Brent Applegit John Kazem “Judith M” “Grizzly” Fingers “B” Buoy 19 lbs. 8 oz. 16 lbs. 4 oz. 642 lbs. 376 lbs.

Cobia Striped Bass May 17, 2009 May 13, 2009 NEW July 25, 2009 No Donald Hatfield Derek Bair Chris Toner Weights Assateague Surf Indian River Inlet “Fish Finder” Reported 45 lbs. 8 oz. 35 lbs. 6 oz. 71 lbs.

Weakfish May 16, 2009 May 24, 2009 Bluefin Tuna July 13, 2009 June 28, 2009 Chris Tilghman Isaiah Ross Giuseppe Ferrarelli Collin Johnson Rt. 90 Bridge Broadkill River “That’s Right” “MEGA-BITE” 7 lbs. 8 oz. 6 lbs. 8 oz. 170 lbs. 180 lbs.

Speckled Trout No No Yellowfin Tuna July 25, 2009 July 11, 2009 NEW Weights Weights Jon Duffie, Sr. Walt Murphy Reported Reported “Billfisher” “MEGA-BITE” 63 lbs. 62 lbs.

Flounder June 11, 2009 July 19, 2009 Longfin Tuna No No Avak Khachadorian Jody McCullough Weights Weights “Morning Star” Indian River Inlet Reported Reported 9 lbs. 2 oz. 11 lbs. 10 oz.

Bluefish June 27, 2009 May 24, 2009 Bigeye Tuna June 27, 2009 June 21, 2009 Mike Osifat Troy Schifflett Scott Pringle Doug Rinicker Poor Man’s Canyon 12 Fathom Lump “Press Time” Poor Man’s Canyon 13 lbs. 13 lbs. 13 oz. 210 lbs. 102 lbs.

Sheepshead June 11, 2009 July 23, 2009 Dolphin May 21, 2009 May 24, 2009 NEW Tassos Argyros Joe Kossek Chuck Dammann Ron Frank Barnstable Wreck Ice Breakers “Restless Lady” “Da Chief” 11 lbs. 4 oz. 10 lbs. 2 oz. 30 lbs. 19.6 lbs.

Black Drum No Wahoo July 18, 2009 July 25, 2009 May 22, 2009 NEW Weights Anthony Lano Keith Wolf Wilson Hazzard Reported Coral Beds Hambone Baltimore Canyon 82.3 lbs. 53 lbs. 75 lbs.

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In the Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament held in Cape May, NJ, local Ocean City charter boat “Moore Bills” won first place in the Heaviest Tuna Division and the Heaviest Bluefin Division along The crew on the “Reel Instigator” returned from an overnight with tying for 2nd place in the Heaviest Stringer Division. The crew trip this past weekend with a 136 lb. mako shark and some dolphin. consisted of Shane Moore, Jeff Kowalski, Kevin Wayson, Wayne The fish were caught in 500 fathoms outside the Baltimore Canyon. Bunce, Kelly Freeburger (not pictured), Jim Farley (not pictured), Fishing on the “Reel Instigator” were Paul Kersnick of Canonsburg, Capt. Rob Skillman and Mate Chris Hornung. Shane Moore caught PA, Joe Hoover of Pittsburgh, PA, Ted Gompers of Wheeling, WV, a 169 lb. bluefin, while Jeff Kowalski boated a 156 lb. bluefin. The Joe Hoover, Sr. from Ocean City, MD, Capt. Ron Gladkowski and team took home $52,265 in award money. Mate Steve Drocella. Weighed at Sunset Marina. NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU Deep Sea Fishing on the…

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Tom Breen and his daughter Kelly Blizzard, both from York, PA, Ryan Starner was fishing at Fenwick Shoal with Jason caught 4 nice keeper flounder while fishing at the Old Grounds. Bainbridge, Austin Banbridge and Earl Starner when he hooked into The heaviest flounder weighed an even 5 lbs. and was caught on a this 46-inch cobia that weighed in at 27 lbs. 7 oz. Weighed at Harbor minnow and squid combination. Weighed at Rick’s Bait & Tackle. Tackle.

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Date Fished: ______

Location Code (circle one): Atlantic Ocean 012 Assawoman Bay 001 Isle of Wight Bay 049 Sinepuxent Bay 084 Chincoteague Bay 033

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Fished from (circle one): Shore Boat Pier Surf Charter

Fishing Method (circle one): Bottom Fishing Drifting Trolling Casting Fly

Please tell us how you submit fish lengths to our survey (circle one): 1) Record fish lengths on paper during my fishing trip and submit later 2) Submit information from memory within 48 hours of my fishing trip 3) Submit information from memory 48 hours or more after my fishing trip CATCH INFORMATION Total # of Summer Flounder Kept: ______Darlene Anderson of Wellsville, PA caught this 20.5-inch flounder that tipped the scales at 2 lbs. 8 oz. while drifting a live Total # of Summer Flounder Released: ______minnow in the Indian River Inlet aboard the “Lil’ Squirt”. For each trip, measure each summer flounder caught, kept or released, up to a maximum of 20. Place an “X” in the appropriate kept or released box for each summer flounder caught. If you don’t catch any flounder during your FOR HELP ON THE WATER CALL trip, still complete the survey and mail to the Maryland DNR. Length Kept Released Length Kept Released

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Charlie Smith and Chuck Smith, both from Pasadena, MD each Jess Tenaro from Camden, DE reeled in this 64-inch, 140 lb. caught a striped bass while fishing on the “Get Sum” with Kirsten bluefin tuna while fishing on the “Why Not” with Dennis Morton of Perry, Gary Smith, Harrison Smith and Marie Smith, all from Middletown, DE, Andy Strouse from Wyoming, DE, Michael Polito Pasadena, MD, Capt. Nick Clemente and Mate Tyler Hasenei. The of Dover, DE, Mark Roberts of South Bowers, DE, Capt. Wade Lober stripers measured 29 and 30-inches and were caught in the East and Mate Bob Euler. The bluefin, along with 3 dolphin, were caught Channel while drifting live spot. Pictured at the Ocean City Fishing on trolled ballyhoo at the Chicken Bone. Pictured at the Ocean City Center. Fishing Center.

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Jamie and Jim Gill from Crofton, MD, Gordon Driver of Annapolis, MD, Landis Plumber from Bowie, MD and Mark Guest from Davidsonville, MD were fishing on the “Press Time” with Capt. Luke Blume and Mates Jason Genthner and Michael Murray when they caught 2 bluefin tuna, measuring 45 and 64.5-inches, a yellowfin and a skippy. The bluefin, along with 2 other releases, were hooked at the Hambone, while the yellowfin was caught in 60 fathoms south of the Baltimore Canyon. Pictured at the Ocean City Fishing Center. www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 67

Helene Nunemaker tagged and released this 15-inch spadefish which Jim Simon of Ocean Pines, MD caught this 25-inch, 6 lb. flounder was caught on clam at an artificial reef while fishing on the “Morning while drifting a white jig with a 6-inch curly tail in the Ocean City Star” with Capt. Monty Hawkins and Mate “Hairbrush” Colquhoun. Inlet.

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Lucas Franzetti caught this 12 lb. tautog while fishing with sand fleas at the African Queen.

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Garry Tilton pulled this 7 lb. 1 oz. tautog from a wreck at the mouth of the Delaware Bay and weighed his catch at Lewes Harbour Marina. www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 69

Carl Baker, Carl Kacharian and John Baker, all from Baden, PA, Nick Kratochvil of Harmony Township, PA and Dennis Barlow of Brooke McGinnis, no stranger to the pages of the Coastal Ambridge, PA teamed up to land 2 bluefin tuna while fishing on the Fisherman, caught this 18.5-inch flounder while drifting a squid and “Yellowfin” with Capt. Chuck Woodward and Mate Jimmy Ruppert. shiner combination in the bay behind Assateague Island. Weighed The largest bluefin tipped the scales at 115 lbs. and was caught on a at Bahia Marina. trolled ballyhoo at the Chicken Bone. Weighed at Bahia Marina.

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MARINE WIRING AC & DC Wiring New & Old Commercial & Residential M452 24 HR Service Capt. Dave McKay Carol Bailey of Solomons, 410-213-2354 MD caught this 23-inch, 3 lb. 8 oz. flounder while fishing 410-430-2097 with Randy Ates on the “Henry O” behind Harbour Island.

Dan Ryberg of Lake Orion, MI released a white marlin while fishing on the “Ursula Priscilla” with Gregg and Tom Parent of Stevensville, MD, Rich and Bonnie Ryberg of Marquette, MI, Capt. George Merrick and Mate Tommy Milligan. The white marlin, along with 3 yellowfin tuna and 2 dolphin, were caught on trolled ballyhoo at the Hambone. Pictured at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 71 CAPT. SKIP’S Charters & Guide Service • Over 25 Years Fishing OC Waters • • 1/2 Day South Jetty • 1/2 Day Bay • Full & 1/2 Day Wreck & Reef • 12 Hour Offshore Tuna & Marlin

30’ CC Mako 24’ CC Sea Ark 46’ Custom Carolina Booking All Tournaments Call 410-289-FISH (3474) Cell: 410-430-5436 [email protected] Dave Weller, Jason Snader and Dominic Ferretti, all from Ocean [email protected] City, MD ended their day with 2 yellowfin tuna and a couple of www.OceanCityFishing.com dolphin in the box after trolling ballyhoo and spreader bars on the south end of the Poor Man’s Canyon. Ocean City Marlin Club 2009 Tournament Series 410-213-1613 www.ocmarlinclub.com Download Tournament Details & Entry Forms 1st Annual OCMC Ladies Tournament July 31 - August 1 Registration and Captain’s Meeting: July 30th, 6 p.m. at the OCMC Clubhouse Open Bar and Appetizers until 9 p.m. Fish 1 of 2 Days • Lines In: 8 a.m., Lines Out: 3 p.m. Weigh Ins: Sunset Marina 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 31st: “Heels & Reels Night” Drink and Food Specials at the OCMC Clubhouse Awards Banquet: August 1st, 6:30 p.m. at the OCMC Clubhouse

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Mike Jones of Slatington, PA was drifting a live minnow at the Bass Grounds aboard the “Stress Reliever” when he hooked into this This 28-inch striped bass was caught by Katie Jones of 24-inch, 4 lb. 4 oz. flounder. Slatington, PA while drifting live spot near the Rt. 50 Bridge.

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Mark Downey of Lynchburg, VA, Frank and Justin Lawther of Garden City, NY, Danka Hoffman of Potomac Falls, VA and Erik Lawther of Burlington, NJ teamed up to land this 160 lb. bluefin tuna and 2 dolphin while trolling ballyhoo at the Hambone. The Matt Quirk of Newark, DE muscled in this 27-inch, 6 lb. 12 oz. anglers were fishing on the “That’s Right” with Capt. John Oughton flounder while drifting live spot in the bay behind Harbour Island. and Mate John Griffith. Pictured at Fisherman’s Marina.

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1989 36 FT. RAMPAGE BOAT FOR SALE Only 1850 hours. 3208 Cats, 450 1997 23’ Wellcraft, 200 hp Johnson,Furuno gal fuel, 75 gal fresh water, new , GPS & Radar, VHF Radio, Garmin 3010 GPS & Sounder with outriggers, downriggers, extra propeller and XM and Weather Data Marine many more options. Reduced to $16,000 or Radar, auto pilot, other upgrades. best offer! Call 410-213-0232 Must sell due to health. Reduced to $123,500 No reasonable offer refused! Call George Sutton (717) 577-9316

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Carly and Chad Moletress used squid and minnow combinations FOR SALE to entice these two flatties while fishing near “B” Buoy. The 50 Penn International 2 BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT FOR 7’ Rod with rollers WHITE MARLIN OPEN flounder weighed 3 lbs. 12 oz. and 5 lbs. 5 oz. on the scale at Rattle Deep water slips at the White Marlin & Reel Sporting Center on Long Neck Road. with silver Aftco butt. Marina. Can accommodate 50’ & 36’ Call (410) 251-8617 boat; water & electric available. For the week of 8/2 - 8/10. Call Dick @ 301-351-5401 BOAT FOR SALE 2002 23’ Walkaround Seaswirl Striper, CONDO FOR RENT DURING WMO 200 HP Yamaha 2-stroke, Boat Master trailer, hard top w/full enclosure, Furuno White Marlin Condominiums. 2BR, 2BA, GPS & radar, VHF, outriggers, great parking, 4th floor, elevator, big screen condition. $28,000 or make offer. TV, pool, close to boardwalk, Call 386-237-4676 restaurants & marinas. Only $2,200. Call 301-351-5401

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Captain and Mate available to run your LEASE TO OWN boat for the White Marlin Open WORKSHOP SPACE AVAILABLE (A Proven Tournament Winning Team). Rt. 611/707 area. 1000 sq. ft. new Mark and Jeffrey Angler of Perkiomenville, PA boated this 19- 100 Ton Master Captains Mark Hoos, Sr. and construction. Rollup garage door. Great inch flounder while fishing on the south side of Burton’s Island in Mark Hoos, Jr. from the charter boat MARLI. location for fishermen to work on and the Indian River Bay. The young anglers used live minnows for bait. Call (410) 456-7765 store your boat. Call 410-603-4300 www.coastalfisherman.net July 29, 2009 Coastal Fisherman Page 75 Tides & Moon Phases Tides & Moon Phases UPCOMING OCEAN CITY INLET TOURNAMENTS Wed. July 29 Low 08:10 am High 02:11 am Low 09:13 pm High 02:58 pm ~ JULY ~ Thurs. July 30 Low 09:03 am High 03:10 am Low 10:19 pm High 04:00 pm 1st Annual Marlin Club Ladies Tournament Fri. July 31 Low 09:57 am High 04:11 am July 30 - August 1 • OC Marlin Club High 05:00 pm Low 11:23 pm 410-213-1613 Sat. August 1 Low 10:52 am High 05:09 am Low ------High 05:53 pm ~ AUGUST ~ Sun. August 2 Low 12:18 am High 06:01 am Low 11:44 am High 06:40 pm 2nd Annual Ocean Pines Summer Flounder Tournament Mon. August 3 Low 01:01 am High 06:47 am High 07:22 pm August 1 • Ocean Pines Yacht Club Low 12:32 pm 410-641-5306 Tues. August 4 Low 01:37 am High 07:30 am Low 01:16 pm High 08:02 pm 36th Annual White Marlin Open August 3 - 7 • Harbour Island Marina Wed. August 5 Low 02:10 am High 08:12 am 410-289-9229 Full Moon Low 01:57 pm High 08:41 pm

These are Ocean City, MD tides at the Ocean City Inlet. 16th Annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Add 1.5 hours for bay tides at the Rt. 50 Bridge. Poor Girl’s Open Indian River Inlet - add 25 minutes to high tide Wachapreague, VA - add 4 minutes for high tide, August 13 - 15 • Bahia Marina 21 minutes for low tide 410-289-7473 Quinby Inlet, VA - subtract 6 minutes for high tide These tides are only meant to be a guide, as tides can be affected by storms and weather fronts. Mid-Atlantic $500,000 August 16 - 21 • Cape May, NJ & Ocean City, MD 609-884-2400 ~ SEPTEMBER ~

51st Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament September 3 - 6 • OC Marlin Club 410-213-1613 2nd Annual Wahoo Rodeo & Flounder Round-Up September 11 - 13 • Sunset Marina Brad Elliot could not risk a loose hat when he landed this 20-inch black drum while fishing with peeler crab near the Assateague 410-213-9600 Bridge. Pictured at Buck’s Place on Rt. 611. Page 76 Coastal Fisherman, July 29, 2009 www.coastalfisherman.net

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